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[ADDENDUM #2]: MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2021-R-16.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2021-R-16 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3690 ADOPTED ON MARCH 30, 2020, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S DECLARATION OF A STATE EMERGENCY DECLARED ON MARCH 27, 2020 RESULTING FROM THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) DUE TO EXECUTIVE ORDERS 21-101 AND 21-102, SIGNED BY GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS ON MAY 3, 2021; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order No. 20-52, thereby declaring a public health emergency in the State of Florida due to the public heath threat resulting from the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
2. On March 27, 2020, Mayor Frank C. Ortis, in accordance with Section 92.14(B) of the City’s Code of Ordinances (“City Code”), declared a local state of emergency in the City of Pembroke Pines resulting from the spread of COVID-19.
3. The City Commission ratified the Mayor’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 30, 2021, by adopting Resolution No. 3690. A of copy of Resolution No. 3690 is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein.
4. On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 21-102, which immediately suspends, supersedes, and eliminates all local COVID-19 orders and ordinances that impose or mandate COVID-19 related restrictions on individuals or business. A of copy of Executive Order 21-102 is attached hereto as Composite Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein
5. On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 21-101, which is effective of as July 1, 2021, and invalidates all COVID-19 emergency orders issued by political subdivisions that restrict the rights or liberties of individuals or businesses. A of copy of Executive Order 21-101 is attached hereto as Composite Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein.
6. The City Commission finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Pembroke to rescind the Mayor’s declaration of a state of emergency due to the public health threat resulting from the spread of the COVID-19.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL: None.